Job Description

Ardurra is seeking a Civil Engineer in Training with experience in Water/Wastewater & Public Works to join our team in Phoenix, AZ!

About Us
We are a multidisciplinary civil engineering firm focused on delivering practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions for public agencies and private clients. Our projects improve communities through better water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway systems. We invest in professional development, a collaborative culture, and work-life balance.

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) with 3+ years of civil engineering experience (primarily public works and water/wastewater) to join our team. You will support design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects and assist on transportation assignments as needed. Under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, you will perform engineering analyses, prepare design drawings and specifications, assist with permitting and construction support, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and public agency clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, hydraulic/hydrologic analyses, and detailed design for water distribution, sewer collection, pump stations, lift stations, water/wastewater treatment, and related public works projects
• Produce CAD/Civil 3D (or MicroStation) plans, profiles, details, and quantity takeoffs for pipeline, pump station, and site work
• Prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, permit applications, and design calculations
• Support transportation/roadway projects as assigned (drainage design, utility coordination, plan preparation)
• Participate in field investigations, data collection, and construction observation/support
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction
• Contribute to technical reports, project proposals, and client communications
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project team members to meet schedule and budget goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• EIT certification (or able to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience, primarily in public works and water/wastewater projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation; strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic and water/wastewater modeling tools (or willingness to learn)
• Familiarity with municipal permitting processes, standards, and agency coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Some construction administration or field inspection experience
• Experience with GIS and mapping for utilities
• Exposure to regulatory drivers (NPDES, state/local water quality rules)
• Experience with cost estimating and bid/contract documents

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and training opportunities (technical and leadership)
• A collaborative, people-focused culture with flexible work practices
• Meaningful projects that positively impact communities

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Third-Party Notice:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. In the absence of a signed agency agreement, any submitted candidate will be considered the property of Ardurra without financial obligation to the agency.

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